Tutorials

How to make a rendering with SolidWorks

45 1 Intermediate
How to make a rendering with SolidWorks

Gear design & drawing in SolidWorks

31 10 Beginner
In this tutorial i design a simple Gear. Just the basics. I hope it is ok. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

How to 3D Texture Your Parts for FDM Printing Using SOLIDWORKS 2019!

35 7 Beginner
Instructions on how to create physical, repeating textures you can FEEL and TOUCH on your 3D prints, using a new feature found in SOLIDWORKS 2019. (And this technique will work with ANY type of 3D printer, not just Stratasys!)

How to open Solidworks New Version File in Older Version | Open SW 2020 File in 2018| Backworks SW

6 2 Beginner
This process works on every version! With this tutorial, you can open SolidWorks new version files in older versions of SolidWorks. That means you can save your file in 2021 and then can open that file in 2020 or 2019 or 2018 or the previous version. It works in all versions of SolidWorks. Yeap! It's a new method. Video credit: Digonta For more details and update purpose - πŸ…΅πŸ…°πŸ…²πŸ…΄πŸ…±πŸ…ΎπŸ…ΎπŸ…Ί- https://www.facebook.com/renderlover πŸ…ΈπŸ…½πŸ†‚πŸ†ƒπŸ†πŸ…°πŸ…ΆπŸ†πŸ…°πŸ…Ό - https://www.instagram.com/renderlover...

How to create custom weldment profiles in SOLIDWORKS?

14 2 Beginner
In this tutorial I am going to show you how to create your own weldment profile. It contains a few steps so lets start :)

Getting your Solidworks drawing lasercut ready

12 5 Beginner
Hello everyone, In this tutorial, I will explain and give tips for converting your Solidworks drawing to a vector file that CNC machines can read. I will be focusing on a laser cutter in this tutorial. I will be using Solidworks and Adobe Illustrator in this tutorial. This is paid software if you want to use free software I recommend using Fusion 360 for 3D modeling and Inkscape for vector image editing. If you have any questions or are missing information in this tutorial please leave a comment below so I can update the tutorial.

How to 3D Print Jigs & Fixtures, Part 2: Designing for Print

55 5 Beginner
This is the second part of a four-part tutorial series on how to optimize your manufacturing jigs & fixtures for 3D printing. Today, we'll go over what to do in each design pass as you're optimizing your part, including specific steps to do in your CAD package, your print-preparation tool, and if you're bold, your FEA package. Later installments of this series will deal with FDM material selection and post-processing for jigs & fixtures.

Printing Full-Color FEA Results on 3D Printers

46 7 Beginner
Ever wanted to see, feel, and handle your FEA results in the best way to share them with colleagues and students? This tutorial goes through the steps how to use SOLIDWORKS Simulation and GrabCAD Print to print full-color FEA results on polyjet color printers such as the J750. It's a lot easier than you think!

How To Model Complex Sheet Metal Parts in SOLIDWORKS

53 8 Beginner
A step-by-step guide on how to create the shade holder part in the lamp model shown keeping cut outs in curved surfaces straight and true for a genuine flat pattern.

How to create a plane in SOLIDWORKS

1 0 Beginner
Learn how to create a plane in SOLIDWORKS in this tutorial!

How to create hexagonal nut in solidworks in simple steps

9 4 Beginner
This tutorial explains how to create hex nut in solidworks in simple step.

Split body in SolidWorks

6 0 Beginner
Split body feature and how it works.

How to Convert CAD Files to STL Files in Various Software

10 8 Beginner
How CAD files are exported to STL is an important process for the accurate building of parts, but the conversion process can vary depending on the software. These step-by-step processes for converting CAD files to STL were taken straight from the mentioned companies websites.

How to Complete Your CAD Homework

51 9 Beginner
Models like this are common homework assignments for CAD students. Let's learn some skills to convert an isometric drawing into a 3D model. SOLIDWORKS is used, but these skills apply to any 3D CAD program.

Using Text in SOLIDWORKS

8 1 Beginner
A tutorial about how to add, modify and transfer text in SOLIDWORKS